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Stumbling but hopeful
Asia focus, Pattama Kuentak, Published on 07/03/2022
» Domestic travellers have been the lifeline for tourism-reliant countries, especially in Southeast Asia, for the past two pandemic-battered years. But even as countries start scrapping restrictions to welcome international visitors back, some pandemic uncertainties persist and now a crisis in Ukraine threatens the global economic recovery as a whole.
Born to ride
Asia focus, Pattama Kuentak, Published on 20/12/2021
» One side of the room where I met Vimal Sumbly offered floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Bangkok's skyline, but it was what was on the opposite side that perfectly captured the adventurous spirit of the man who heads the Asia-Pacific business of the India-based motorcycle manufacturer Royal Enfield.
Vietnam reimagines tourism
Asia focus, Pattama Kuentak, Published on 10/05/2021
» Rich in history, vibrant in culture and cuisine, with striking landscapes from mountains in the North to beaches along the coast, Vietnam has become one of the favourite destinations in Southeast Asia.
Our unhealthy holiday
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 12/04/2021
» Many Thais have hit the road to enjoy the long Songkran holidays this week, but I can't help feeling that this Thai New Year will be a weird one. Normally, people enjoy the water festival that comes at the peak of the hot summer in April by splashing each other with enthusiasm, along with more subdued observances such as pouring water on elders' hands, asking for blessings and making merit.
Clearing the air
Asia focus, Pattama Kuentak, Published on 03/08/2020
» The months-long Covid-19 pandemic has taken a terrible toll on economies and the wellbeing of people worldwide, but it's certainly not the only threat humanity faces.
New challenges for Asean
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 01/06/2020
» This year marks the midpoint of the 10-year journey toward the realisation of the Asean Community Vision 2025. The journey began with the formal establishment of the Asean Economic Community (AEC) in 2015, and envisions deeper regional integration in terms of political and security dimensions over the next five years.
The trade cure for the global economy
Asia focus, Victor K Fung, Published on 25/05/2020
» The Covid-19 pandemic has sent the world into perilous, uncharted territory from which no country will emerge unscathed. All economies, rich and poor, are falling into recession and can limit the fallout only by working together.
Travel turmoil
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 18/05/2020
» Famous for its resilience in the face of several crises in the past, the travel and tourism industry is now facing the toughest test it has ever encountered in the Covid-19 outbreak.
Change on the itinerary
Asia focus, Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata, Published on 18/05/2020
» Indonesia is bracing for a new normal in the tourism industry as it lays the groundwork for a post-Covid revival by next year.
Worry goes viral
Asia focus, Patpon Sabpaitoon and Yu Hsiang Wang, Published on 17/02/2020
» The coronavirus that emerged late last year in central China has taken a terrible toll of human lives, but as efforts to contain it gather momentum, attention is turning to the health of the Chinese, Asian and global economies. How sick are they and how long might a full recovery take?